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PM putting Alfred ahead of Trump talks
The Prime Minister has opted to concentrate on Australian lives instead of flying to Washington to try and convince the US president that we need tariff exemptions.
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The Treasurer is Labor’s pin up boy but who’s his rival?
While election day is the best kept secret, polling tells us Treasurer Chalmers is Labor’s best election asset, while his opposite number Angus Taylor has…
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The American electoral college bias has disappeared
The case for keeping the electoral college is strong and I confidently predict that in 2028 the candidate who wins the presidency also will win…
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Not all of Trump tariffs could be bad for us
Trump tariffs are putting fear into global economies and stock markets but two of our best companies could have windfall profits thanks to the US…
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Is Albo an electoral dead duck or are the polls shot?
If it didn’t have economic and stock market consequences, I mightn’t care about this story, but Monday brought a shock that indicates we are (excuse…
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What does the smartest guy in the room think about Trump and stocks?
When hedge fund manager Steve Cohen talks, the market and media listen. So, what’s Cohen’s latest take on Trump?
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Roger Cook a sure bet in WA
On Saturday 8 March, the Labor Party will have a good night in Perth, in great contrast to the night exactly four weeks earlier on…
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Dutton wants to bounce insurers to stop ripping off consumers
Peter Dutton’s non-conservative crusade against insurers will be a vote winner. Are insurance companies overcharging? Read on…
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How bad will the Trump tariffs hit Australia?
While these Trump tariffs on our steel and aluminium exporters into the US can’t be seen as a great gift of friendship, what will be…
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says 80% of new jobs have come from the private sector but are his numbers rubbery?
The Federal Treasurer thinks he’s created a pretty economic picture but do business owners and mortgage holders agree?